Colorado vs. Florida Picks, Odds, Starting Lineups For the 2024 March Madness Round of 64
The Colorado Buffaloes made it out of the First Four and now face Florida in the next round. Will the Buffaloes or Gators advance? Jason Radowitz shares Colorado vs. Florida odds and starting lineups ahead of the game.
Jason Radowitz - March 21, 2024, 8:30 PM EDT
5 minColorado vs. Florida Picks, Odds, Starting Lineups For the 2024 March Madness Round of 64
The Colorado Buffaloes earned a big win over the Boise State Broncos in Wednesday's First Four matchup in Dayton.
Colorado held Boise State to 53 points in the win and have clinched the 10-seed that will face No. 7 Florida in the South Region.
The Florida Gators won their way into the SEC Championship. However, things started to fall apart instantly once center Micah Handlogten broke his left leg two minutes into the game.
The mood changed and Florida was really never able to get acclimated in the Championship game. However, the good news is that Handlogten will be heading to Indy to cheer on the Gators. That should help the mood in the NCAA Tournament.
Let's take a look at the latest odds and starting lineups for the Round of 64 matchup between the Colorado Buffaloes vs. Florida Gators.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Florida Gators Start Time, Where to Watch, and Odds
- Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
- Start Time: 4:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch: TBS
Colorado vs. Florida Odds and Betting Data
TEAM | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | IMPLIED CHANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
Colorado Buffaloes | +1.5 (-115) | 100 | 50% |
Florida Gators | -1.5 (-105) | -120 | 54.55% |
The Florida Gators have a 54.55% chance of defeating the Colorado Buffaloes, per the sportsbooks. However, Colorado isn't too far away, sitting with an implied chance of 50%.
Of course, the house will take nearly 5%, as most sportsbooks do.
These 7-10 games are typically close and exciting. Colorado is a great three-point shooting team but doesn't take a whole lot of threes. Meanwhile, Florida is known for its rebounding but lost its starting center for the Tournament.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Florida Gators Prediction
The Colorado Buffaloes have struggled to hold on to the basketball this year. The Buffaloes have turned the ball over 18.2% of the time, which is 262nd in the nation.
However, Florida has only earned 14.5% of turnovers this year. There's a chance Colorado limits turnovers more and adds more shots to the box score.
That would be ideal, with Colorado shooting 39.1% from three and 53.6% from inside the arc. The Buffaloes have also drained 78.1% from the foul line and likely will get there more than Florida.
On the other hand, Florida's still a great rebounding team. But losing Handlogten will hurt on the glass. Florida also doesn't shoot it as consistently and is weaker from the foul line.
I'm siding with Colorado.
Colorado vs. Florida Prediction: Colorado +1.5 (-115) (Bet $110 to collect $210)
Colorado Projected Lineups
Colorado projected lineup:
- G: KJ Simpson
- G: Luke O'Brien
- G: J'Vonne Hadley
- F: Tristan Da Silva
- C: Eddie Lampkin Jr.
Florida projected lineup:
- G: Zyon Pullin
- G: Walter Clayton Jr.
- G: Will Richard
- F: Tyrese Samuel
- F: Alex Condon
Colorado March Madness Odds
The Buffaloes have +12000 odds of winning the NCAA Tournament this year, which is implied odds of .83. The Buffaloes essentially don't even have a 1% chance of winning the NCAA Tournament as a ten-seed.
However, even with a win against Florida, these odds would drastically change. Colorado would at least have a one percent chance of winning the NCAA Tournament if the Buffaloes make the Round of 32.
Florida March Madness Odds
The Florida Gators have +7000 odds to win the NCAA Tournament. While they're favored against Colorado, the Gators likely wouldn't be the favorite against any of their next opponents if they move on into the Round of 32.
Florida would likely have to take on Marquette in the second round, if they even can get by Colorado. I don't even think Florida will get by Colorado, despite their SEC Tournament run last week.
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